Opportunities on the Out

Opportunities on the Out is StandOut’s job board. It’s where we share opportunities from employers and training providers we know to be reliable, supportive and welcoming of applicants with convictions.

We hope that Opportunities on the Out is a useful resource, however, it is important to remember that it does not replace your own job search.

If you would like support with any aspect of your job search, want to chat through one of the opportunities below - or need support with anything else, please get in touch with one of our coaches.

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Employment

Pret a manger: Team Member

Individuals needed to join a Front of House and Kitchen team. No experience needed – just bring enthusiasm and team spirit. Be part of a dynamic environment where you'll learn to prepare products and deliver outstanding customer service. Joining Pret will  create a great opportunity to create your own  career. 

📰 Contract: Full time

📍 Location: London - Gatwick

💰 Pay: £13.26 to £14.51 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour)*

If you work at least 3 hours between midnight to 5am, you are entitled to an enhanced nightshift rate for each hour you work in that shift!

Shift patterns: Full-time (35 Hours) Team Member positions available – Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday and can start as early from 3am and finish as late as 11pm.

Eligibility: Offence exclusions: Arson, Hate/Terror crime, Sexual offences.

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Pret a Manger: Team Member (Nightshift)

Individuals needed to join a Front of House and Kitchen team on nightshift. Again, no experience needed – just bring enthusiasm and team spirit. Be part of a dynamic environment where you'll learn to prepare products and deliver outstanding customer service through the night.

📰 Contract: Full-time-Nightshift

📍 Location: London - Gatwick

💰 Pay: £14.76 to £16.01 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour)

Shift Patterns: We have Full-time (35 Hours) Team Member positions available – Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday and can start as early from 9pm and finish as late as 7am

Eligibility: Offence exclusions: Arson, Hate/Terror crime, Sexual offences.

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

DHL- Driver Class 1

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices. 4 out of 7 shift patterns available. Weekends included, shift premiums paid for weekends and bank holidays. Store delivery's, Multi drop - Chilled goods (cages) and milk tets and dolly's, ambient good, frozen (cages, pallets depending on store). Drive in a safe and efficient manner. Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

You will Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving License (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card

• Must have a minimum of 1 years driving experience

• It is not essential to have multidrop experience but would be an advantage

📰 Contract: Permanent contract-full time:

📍 Location: London- Harlow

💰 Pay: £34,278.40 per annum

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Redbull: Wholesale Sales Intern summer 2025

A great opportunity to join the Redbull. A successful applicant will feed into the role of intern through proactively building and maintaining strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders, and utilising insights to create compelling commercial arguments to help drive the business forward.

They will creating business plans, come up with ideas and helping to implement them in stores, and will support the team with day-to-day account management, working across Finance, Category, Sales, Supply and Marketing.

📰 Contract: Full-time

📍 Location: London

💰 Pay: to be discussed

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Virgin Media- Retail Advisor

In this role, the right applicant will be given full training. You’ll have a supportive team and exceptional tailored training on a 4-day (30 hours) induction within the first two weeks of your start date. This will delve deep into all aspects of Virgin Media O2, making sure you’re well-prepared to serve our customers. You’ll also receive:

• Opportunity to take part in our accreditation programme leading to further progression.

• 23 days’ annual leave and additional day off to celebrate your birthday, plus the option to buy and sell leave to suit your personal needs.

• An excellent pension scheme, matching up to 10%.

Previous experience in retail, sales, or customer service (though not essential.

📰 Contract: Part Time
📍 Location: London.
💰 Salary: A competitive hourly rate of £12.40, + location allowance of £2,800 (pro rata where applicable) with the potential to earn more through our accreditation programme.

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Education and training

Breakthrough- Digital Skills Boot Camp.

FREE  

12-week Digital Skills Bootcamp is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's tech-driven world. From mastering AI to understanding blockchain, our comprehensive program offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain practical experience.

Comprehensive curriculum: The boot camp covers a wide range of topics, including AI, the Metaverse, blockchain, and more.

• Expert instructors: Learn from professionals with experience at top companies like Salesforce, KPMG, CGI, and BCG.

• Hands-on experience: Build a portfolio of work that showcases your skills to potential employers.

• Personalised support: Benefit from 1:1 coaching, mock interviews, CV building, and personal branding assistance.

• Hybrid learning: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid learning with both online and in-person sessions.

📍 Location: Hybrid/ Farringdon, London

📅 Placement Dates: Throughout the year

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Project remake: Self employment course

A course for people who have left prison that have there own business idea and would like help to move this forwards. Typically there are 12-15 entrepreneurs per course and each person will get the chance to work 1/1 with a business mentor and 2 student advisors to formulate a business idea into a business plan. At the end of the course you will get the chance to present your business idea (Dragons' Den style) to a group of industry professionals who give feedback and help in establishing the business and the course then ends with a graduation ceremony to celebrate everyone’s progress.

📍 Locations: TBC
📅 Course Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Explore the full range of opportunities below.

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Flowers Skills: Construction Training Programme

Flower skills are recruiting for a three week construction training programme that provides a City and Guilds level 1 qualification: Level 1 Basic construction which covers tiling, and brickwork. Level 1 Health and Safety, and CSCS test. The courses are for those 19+ unemployed, and in receipt of JSA, Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit.

📍 Location: Charlton Training Centre, London

📅 Placement Dates: Every three weeks.

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3 Week CSCS Course, The Skills Centre

This free 3-week pre-employability programme arms candidates with level 1 certifications covering the health and safety, construction and the sustainability knowledge needed to get started on a career path within the industry. This programme is in place for people looking to get started with a career in construction.

💸 Cost: Free

📍 Location: Southwark Skills Centre, Build East Skills Centre, Earls Court Skills Centre

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more

Events and Community

3 Pillars

Free Community Gym Sessions 

Sports-based mentoring programme for men who have been recently released from prison or are vulnerable to engaging in crime.

• Boxing Session - Tuesdays 1-3pm  

• Strength & Conditioning session - Thursday's 12pm-2pm. 

• Location: Black Prince Trust, Beaufoy Walk, London SE11 6AA

  Get in touch with StandOut coaches to be referred

LSO - Friday Lunchtime Performances

Hear live performances from small groups of LSO or Guildhall School musicians up close. Find out more with friendly introductions to guide you through the concert from our presenter Rachel Leach. And if you’re left with burning questions, you can ask them during each concert’s Q+A session.

Entry is free! In most cases you can just turn up on the day, except for the concert on 20 June at the Barbican Conservatory, where pre-booking is required. We work on a first-come, first-seated basis, so we recommend arriving in good time to avoid disappointment.

Date: May - June 2025

Various dates and venues in London.

StandOut Support

• We have grants and financial support available; covering household items, emergency accommodation, travel, ID, food and more. We also have progression grants to support you with starting a course or purchasing equipment such as PPE to start work.

• Clothing (including coats) and toiletries are also available to collect from our offices in Vauxhall.

  Please get in touch with any StandOut coach if you are interested!

Other Support

Disclosure advice

• Unlock Free advice about criminal convictions and when you have to disclose to employers. They also advise on getting insurance, travelling abroad, self-employment and more. Call 01634247350 or WhatsApp 07824 113848. Many helpful resources online too https://hub.unlock.org.uk/
  

• Nacro Another helpline supporting people with convictions with disclosure, your employee rights, money management and more. Call 03001231999 or visit https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/